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You can save up to 25% in discounts on business insurance.*

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Architect insurance - NEXT

Architect insurance designed to protect your business

NEXT Insurance is a one-stop shop to help you get the architect insurance coverage you need to protect your business from accidents, injuries, legal fees and damaged vehicles. Our insurance packages typically include:

  • General liability
  • Professional liability (E&O)
  • Commercial auto
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Commercial property
We’ll help you get the business insurance coverage you need
It’s all about managing your risk. See the different policies available for architect liability insurance and save up to 10% when you bundle.
General Liability

General Liability

Protection for the injuries, accidents and damage you cause
General liability insurance covers a wide range of architect accidents and basic risks. You’ll have financial protection if someone other than an employee gets hurt or you are held responsible for damaging property that doesn’t belong to you. It’s often required by contractors and project managers.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Employer liability
Professional Liability (E&O)

Professional Liability (E&O)

Coverage against business mistakes and claims of negligence
Professional liability insurance (also known as errors and omissions) helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money. For example, if you are accused of including the wrong dimensions on your blueprints, it could help cover related expenses to defend yourself or redo the job.

professional liability can help you pay for:

Professional negligence (actual or alleged)
Legal defense costs
Legal judgments
Commercial Auto

Commercial Auto

For business owners who own or drive vehicles
Most states require commercial auto insurance for business-owned vehicles to help pay for medical expenses and property damage. Personal auto insurance usually won’t provide coverage if you drive regularly for business reasons, such as visiting different project sites.

commercial auto can help you pay for:

Medical expenses
Collision repairs
Rental reimbursement
Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

For business owners who hire employees
Workers’ compensation insurance can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. It’s almost always required if you have employees. Choose business owner’s coverage with your policy to protect yourself.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Employer liability
Commercial Property

Commercial Property

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces
Commercial property insurance can help protect your business equipment, inventory and even the building itself if you own it. If your business property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe or fire, property insurance can help with replacement costs or repairs as well as the loss of business income while you get back up and running.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income
Operating expenses

What customers say about us

Procurement of errors and omissions insurance

I found NEXT to the very expedient and professional in delivering an insurance policy. It gave me a very good feeling to go forward with the policy.

Larry S.

Great for Small Business

Great service and fast quote. Flexible and accommodating, especially for small businesses.

Michael M.

So far so good

Next provides quick and easy access to insurance, so far so good. Hopefully I never need to (knock on wood) but the true test will be if I ever have to make a claim I suppose...

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General Insurance & Worker's Comp

The service I've received from Next is great. I am looking forward them adding automobile policies to the roster.

Samuel B.

Fabulous

Next provided insurance at an affordable cost. Thank you!

Barbara I.

Great Service!

Easy process, friendly agent walked me through everything. We were all setup within a half-hour. Would highly recommend.

Brett L.

Great Insurance Provider

Getting proofs of insurance and people added to the policy is a breeze. I recently started a small business and shopped around. Next had the best rates and the website interface an...

Matthew K.

Great new way to get coverage

Online - but with immediate chat and email follow through is so convenient!

Anthony H.

Procurement of errors and omissions insurance

I found NEXT to the very expedient and professional in delivering an insurance policy. It gave me a very good feeling to go forward with the policy.

Larry S.

Great for Small Business

Great service and fast quote. Flexible and accommodating, especially for small businesses.

Michael M.

You can save up to 25% on architect insurance

You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly at any time.

Basic
Lowest Price
Commercial Auto
Combined single limit
$85,000
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$250,000
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$100,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro
Most Popular
Commercial Auto
Combined single limit
$100,000
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro Plus
Best Coverage
Commercial Auto
Combined single limit
$1 million
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
How much does insurance cost

How much does architect insurance cost?

Architect insurance costs vary based on the risks that your business faces, such as:

  • The types of buildings you work on
  • Where your work sites are located
  • If you have any employees
  • The type of vehicle you use for work

Learn more about architect insurance costs and coverage.

Architect insurance requirements

How much does architect insurance cost?

Architects are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of injury at project sites and damage to buildings and property. You might need insurance to:

  • Start work on a project. Project stakeholders might ask you to have active insurance — usually general liability or workers’ compensation.
  • Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation.
  • Drive for business purposes. Business-owned vehicles typically need commercial auto insurance.
  • Repair or replace property you own or rent. Protect your inventory, equipment and even the building that you lease or own.

Frequently asked questions about architect business insurance

Here are some of the most common questions we get about business insurance for architects. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.

How does business insurance protect architects?

Our affordable architect insurance packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of risks and help you save money to grow your business. You can be protected from financial losses related to:

Professional mistakes

A client claims that your estimate for a project was far below the final cost. Architect professional liability insurance helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.

Damage to someone’s property

You accidentally knock over an expensive vase while making measurements at a home for a remodel job. The general liability coverage in your insurance package could help pay for a replacement.

Accidents that hurt someone

A client falls down the steps outside your office. Your general liability coverage could also come into play here by helping to pay for medical costs and legal fees.

Workplace injuries

You strain your back while trying to move a drafting table. Workers’ compensation insurance with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ comp coverage is usually required by law if you have employees.

Injuries and damage involving your business vehicles

A tree falls onto the hood of your work vehicle during a storm. Commercial auto coverage can help pay for the repairs. This coverage is also usually required by law for business-owned vehicles.

Damage to your own property

A tree falls on your office roof during a severe storm. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a business insurance quote online with NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work. You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.

How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?

Once you have a NEXT policy, you’ll have 24/7 access to proof of your insurance (also called a certificate of insurance, or COI) via web or app. Log in to your account, download your COI instantly or deliver it via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them.

How do you file an insurance claim with NEXT?

If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We’ll contact you shortly to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.
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Architect, Civil Engineer, Engineer, Interior Designer, Land Surveyor
* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.
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Any starting prices or premiums represented before an actual customer quote are not guaranteed and are representations of existing premiums of active policies as of December 6, 2023. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.